Odisha Police Announces Rs 8.4 Crore Reward for Information on 18 Maoists - Check Full List, Helpline Number

Boudh: Launching a renewed offensive against left-wing extremism, the Odisha Police has announced a total cash reward of Rs 8.40 crore for information leading to the arrest of 18 wanted Maoists, an official

said on Saturday.As part of this campaign, police have put up posters in the interior areas of Boudh district, urging local residents to assist security forces. The posters carry the message, "Help us arrest the Maoists and win rewards," and detail the rewards announced for key leaders of the banned organisation.ALSO READ | Why BJP MLAs Urged Odisha CM Mohan Majhi to 'Reconsider' 3-Fold Salary Hike of Lawmakers

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The highest reward of Rs 1.20 crore has been announced for Ganesh Uike, a central committee member of the Maoist organisation. Rewards of Rs 65 lakh each have been announced for Special Regional Committee members Sudarshan alias Bikash, Niranjan Raut alias Nikhil, Rashmita Lenka alias Ankita, Krishna alias Sukru, and Neetu.

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Additionally, cash rewards of Rs 37.5 lakh each have been announced for two military platoon commanders, while rewards of Rs 32 lakh each have been announced for 10 divisional committee members.The police have assured the public that the identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential. Anyone with information is requested to contact the police helpline number 9437643839.ALSO READ | 8,000 Overqualified Aspirants Compete for 187 Home Guard Posts in OdishaAlong with the reward posters, the police have also put up separate notices appealing to the Maoists to surrender and rejoin the mainstream. These posters detail the benefits available under the government's surrender and rehabilitation policy.